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About College of the Ozarks

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College of the Ozarks is a private liberal arts college in Point Lookout, MO, known for its work program college, tuition free education, and christian liberal arts. With an acceptance rate of 21%, College of the Ozarks is highly selective, typically enrolling around 358 students each year. Admitted students typically score between 1065–1234 on the SAT and 20–25 on the ACT. College of the Ozarks meets 100% of demonstrated financial need and has replaced loans with grants.

Admissions

College of the Ozarks acceptance rate and admitted student profile

highly selective

21%
Overall Accept Rate
1150
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1065 – 1234

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to College of the Ozarks

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Application Strategy
College of the Ozarks requires all students to work on campus instead of paying tuition, so your application must clearly demonstrate a strong work ethic and reliability. Highlight specific jobs, responsibilities, or experiences where you showed up consistently and contributed to something larger than yourself.
Essay Strategy
College of the Ozarks is explicitly rooted in Christian values and patriotic education, so use your essays and short answers to genuinely reflect how those values have shaped your character and goals. Avoid generic statements and instead share a concrete personal story that shows this alignment.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What College of the Ozarks actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Loan-free financial aid: College of the Ozarks has replaced all loans with grants. College of the Ozarks's sticker price of ~$31k/year bears almost no resemblance to what most families pay.
Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$31k/yr$6.4k
30k-48k~$31k/yr$6.1k
48k-75k~$31k/yr$5.0k
75k-110k~$31k/yr$6.4k
110k+~$31k/yr$10.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

61%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$37k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,607
Undergrad Enrollment
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